[SkyDancer]

But it’s all washing up on the beaches ... pictures of birds and turtles covered with oil ... what difference does it make how much oil vs water there is when it’s showing up on the beach ....

[scottteng]

There is always oil and other yucky stuff on the beaches that is why the public beaches are groomed just like a golf course before the hordes show up. Look up oil seepage if you want to know more.

[Oceander]